In the following essay I will be applying Arjun Appadurai’s theory of global cultural flows and social imagination to the two African hip hop case studies written by Kunzler and Badsha. I will be analysing the case studies with regard to Appadurai and his theories. Appadurai’s theory was to look at the effects of globalisation on culture and how it has affected the society. He makes five very important points towards global cultural flows. He thought of it as different streams that flow into and
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For a real musical experience‚ head to the realm of hip hop. Hip hop music is amazing because the beat is intricate‚ the lyrics speak about real life problems‚ and the rhythm is catchy. A main reason why hip hop is my favorite genre is that the beat is intricate. There is so much time and effort that goes into making a good hip hop beat. The producer needs to make sure people can dance along with it. An example of an intricate beat is in the song “XO TOUR Llif3” by Lil Uzi Vert. The beat has so
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Exemplification Essay Hip hop music is the most “put down” music on earth. In my opinion hip hop is also the most influential music in the world. I know what you’re thinking‚ this is very arguable‚ but indeed it is true. It’s been around over 40 years now. It’s had its up and its downs. Every one of different colors and genders listen and also participate in hip hop you music. One reason I think hip hop is the most prominent music genre in the world is because of its fashion. In the early 1980’s hip hop
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Introduction Hip hop has been around since the early 70s. Some may say it was originated in New York and others may disagree (History of Hip Hop style‚ 2012). However‚ we can all come to one conclusion that hip hop is influential. Hip hop ’s largest fan base is the teenager population. It has changed over time from Run-DMC to now Lil Wayne and Drake. Hip hop will always be hip hop but it has changed overtime. It is different because of the message it sends . Teenagers are heavily influenced
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TOPIC: Effects of hip hop music on Daystar university students THESIS: Hip hop music has a negative effect on Daystar University students THESIS STATEMENT: Although a source of revenue‚ form of political and social awareness and a form of breaking down cultural barriers‚ hip hop Music has negative effects on Daystar University students such as‚ it affects their language‚ men’s world view towards women‚ and the student’s world view towards luxury‚ money and drugs / drug abuse and it also affects
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The Effects of Hip Hop Music on Today’s Youth If a person was born anywhere between the 1980’s to the 1990’s‚ he or she is considered a part of the "Hip Hop Generation". Music is a gift that has been given to us‚ but the question is‚ "where is hip hop music going?" Hip-hop is now one of the biggest and fastest growing businesses in the world. It’s creativity in sound‚ and its lyrics have impressed and empowered many of today’s youth. But is hip-hop music taking today’s youths where they need to
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wonder where hip hop started and what does it mean to other people in different parts of the world? What hip hop means to me i think is that it just music but to other people it might mean more since they relate to it. I agree that there’s more to hip hop because some people relate to the songs because the artist who sing it is probably going through what people are going through too. The first reason why I think there’s more to hip hop is because in the movie that we saw rappers use hip hop to express
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More than a hundred years before the Hip Hop music raised in the USA‚ in Africa there were people that told stories rhyming only with the rhythm of drums‚ this kind of music indeed arrived to the new continent and it mixed with other rhythms; that was how the Hip Hop or Rap was born. For instance‚ the first Rap song was “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang‚ hearing this music is like hearing rhymes over a disco song notably being inspired in the hits from the beginning of the 80s. They were the
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have been attracted to the music throughout the history. It doesn’t matter‚ what type of the music it is. In fact‚ music has become inseparable part of our life. It is not a new thing and has various forms. Different people like different type of music. It has different meaning for every person according to their tastes. Music can be relaxing‚ soothing or energizing. Human beings have used the music to express their emotions and tell stories. There are so many types of music like rap‚ pop‚ classical
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definition to Rap music it will undoubtedly spark debates about who’s the best! However‚ it also evokes found memories about the first time you heard Rock the Bells‚ La Di Da Di‚ and all the classic jams that still cause a rush to the dance floor over 30 years later! Thankfully DJ’s around the world masterfully transport us back in time one break-beat at a time. One such musical savant is DJ Nabs of Boom 97.5/102.9. Although as you’ll soon learn‚ he doesn’t consider the music he plays as old
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